Prostate Cancer and African American Men

[SkegeeFAMU]

My PSA is a 0.4  A 4.0 is considered a normal score.  So I'm in very good shape there, thank God!!

[Ivan]

Actually, any food that contains lycopene is good for prostate health. Tomatos are one of those fruits that fits that description.

       I HAD AN INTERESTING EXPERIENCE AT MY CHURCH SPONSORED MARRIAGE RETREAT THAT GAVE DOCUMENTED REASONS WHY MARRIED MEN LIVE LONGER THAN SINGLE MEN.   SEMEN IS SUSPOSED TO BE RELEASED PERIODICALLY FROM THE BODY.   THAT IS THE REASON FOR WET DREAMS STARTING IN YOUNG MEN.  THE RATE SHOULD BE 4-5 TIMES A WEEK WHEN A MALE REACHED SEXUAL MATURITY AND BY AGED 45 A MINIMUM OF 1-2 TIMES A WEEK.    EXCESS (UNRELEASED) SEMEN IS A DOCUMENTED DIRECT CAUSAL EFFECT OF PROSTRATE CANCER.     

I'm not sure there is evidence to prove that. I've seen evidence that says you may have a lower risk of contracting prostate cancer with frequent ejaculations but, not anything that says excess semen causes prostate cancer. I'm doing a medline search on that right now..................................

[Ivan]

Okay, I've run across a few credible sources on prostate cancer and sexual activity....................

First, this article in Nature Reviews found that evidence was inconclusive. They found that it's possible that it's possible that increased sexual activity may help prevent prostate cancer. But, they also find that it's possible that many men have decreased sexual activity as a result of HAVING prostate cancer. So, which comes first the chicken or the egg?
http://www.nature.com/nrurol/journal/v6/n4/full/nrurol.2009.34.html

In a study reported in a Johns Hopkins Newsletter, they found that sex may indeed have a protective effect but, that more study is necessary.
http://urology.jhu.edu/newsletter/prostate_cancer712.php

One thing that we DO KNOW about how to prevent cancer is eating a diet consisting of lots of fruits and veggies and regular exercise. And if you do those two things, not only will you have a lower chance of getting cancer, you'll also have a fairly good sex life.

[y04185]

Don't forget to have a stress test.  It's hard to get you groove on when your all clogged up.  It would be a shame to be cancer free and come and go at the same time.

[HU-Jay]

I had a check up and the doc. said that 100% of all African American males will have some type of issue with their prostates.  You just have to get the issue taken care of EARLY.

[RamMan4Life]

I like to eat more traditional foods but I only do it in moderation. I am almost at that age where a prostate check is needed, but not yet. A scoop or two of ice cream is ok as long as we break a sweat to work it off. I always try to get at least 1 hour of yardwork done every other day and 5 hours on the weekend.

[Black Spartan]

Yeah I'm feeling all this thread all day. So knockin boots has medical benefits beyond just physical pleasure. 

[Oldschoolram]

Yeah I'm feeling all this thread all day. So knockin boots has medical benefits beyond just physical pleasure. 

Don't act like you didn't know that.

Just got mine checked, and still have a good low number.  I haven't had a "finger wave" since last year though.  It's good to have both.

[‘87 Alum]

had my annual exam yesterday and got a good result!   got bloodwork on Monday since i forgot to fast for 12 hrs....but they can't expect a brother not to eat when they schedule you for a 3:00 appointment........

[RamMan4Life]

Getting close to that exam. I have a son on the way now and it makes it a little more important to be around for him. My wife has definitely been after me to get that checkup.

[y04185]

Getting close to that exam. I have a son on the way now and it makes it a little more important to be around for him. My wife has definitely been after me to get that checkup.

if he has hands like the ones in the picture you can not chicken out.

[Brother Tony]

trying to schedule my yearly physical...turnin' 45 in november.
i got da glove at mid-year physical  from mean azzzz spelman-delta doctor.
 
I LOVE HER!
...she bought me a drink at the "uppity" function the other night. 

[Korleon Da Semi-Celeb]

Helping Men Cope with Prostate Cancer
 
A research study at Duke Medical Center is addressing life after prostate cancer in African American prostate cancer survivors. 
 
Statistics show that African American men have higher rates of prostate cancer diagnosis and mortality when compared to Caucasian men. In North Carolina, African-American men are 3 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than Caucasian men.  Additionally, African-American men also report slower recovery from treatment and more persistent symptoms after treatment. 
 
The research study, entitled Coping in African American Prostate Cancer Survivors (CAAPS), is led by Dr. Lisa Campbell, a Health Psychologist and Adjunct Consulting Professor at Duke Medical Center.
 
The CAAPS Study seeks to help men cope with the symptoms and challenges that can occur after treatment for prostate cancer.  Despite advances in prostate cancer treatment and improvements in post-treatment quality of life, many prostate cancer survivors do not receive proper educational and supportive services after treatment.
 
Dr. Campbell and her team believe that prostate cancer survivors can benefit most from education that goes beyond managing symptoms.  Men can learn ways to maintain physical and emotional intimacy and social functioning in spite of persistent sexual, urinary, or bowel symptoms. 
 
The CAAPS Study evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week group-based intervention for enhancing quality of life in relation to the physical, emotional, and social challenges that can occur after treatment for prostate cancer. 
 
Group classes, which may have up to 6-8 survivors, are co-led by African-American psychologists and trained African-American lay men.  Although men in groups may have various degrees of prostate cancer knowledge, the group approach allows men to share individual experiences and act as a source of support for one another.
 
CAAPS, which is funded by the Department of Defense, has collaborated with several community-based organizations including the Minority Prostate Cancer Awareness Action Team, and the Triangle East Chapter of 100 Black Men, Inc.  Through partnerships with these organizations, CAAPS educates African-American communities about prostate cancer and the resources available to them.
 
 
For more information contact:
 
Lisa C. Campbell, Ph.D.
The CAAPS Study
Duke University Medical Center
2200 W. Main Street, Ste. 340
Durham, NC 27705
919.416.3404
CAAPS@mc.duke.edu

[Onnidan Webmaster]

Thanks, Korleon Da Semi-Celeb

This is good information.  Knowledge is so important to helping African-American men deal with prostate cancer. 

Happy to say that I'm now about to hit my second anniversary of being cancer-free since my surgery.   

[Brother Tony]

DR.  TOMORROW MORNING...